Add 30/5 and 4/27
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 4/27
30/5 + 4/27 is 166/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 20/135 = 810 + 20/135 = 830/135 - 830/135 simplified gives 166/27
- So, 30/5 + 4/27 = 166/27
In mixed form: 64/27
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